Cheetah

JANUARY 20, 2022

But as supply chain issues, labor shortages and health concerns persist, the small menu trend is making increasingly more economic and operational sense as a long term strategy. One of the most pressing issues currently influencing all aspects of food-service is the labor shortage. Reading Time: 3 minutes.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Plant-based foods and alternative proteins have seen incredible growth over the last few years. the plant-based food market has been growing at a 16% CAGR (2018–2021) — more than twice the growth of foodservice (6% CAGR) and more than four times the growth of coffee (3% CAGR). As of 2021, the total addressable market in the U.S.

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Lavu

MARCH 7, 2025

This applies to all types of establishments, from cozy food trucks to expansive restaurant chains. took effect on March 31, 2024, new measures like stronger encryption standards and anti-phishing protections were introduced. What is PCI compliance, and why do restaurants need it? first appeared on Lavu.

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360Training

JUNE 11, 2020

What can restaurants, food trucks, and other professional kitchens do to prevent foodborne illness? Cross-contamination is the transfer of bacteria and other contaminants during food handling. Bacteria and viruses are the biggest concerns because they multiply in food at certain temperatures and transfer between items easily.

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The Rail

MAY 15, 2024

Peer into counter service restaurants, from fast food chains to trendy eateries, which play an active role in the restaurant industry. You place your order at the counter or kiosk, grab a number or buzzer, and typically receive your food at the counter. Generally lower food prices than full-service restaurants.

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Sante

APRIL 13, 2020

Restaurant sales of plant based meat substitutes increased 87% last year, according to Buyer’s Edge Platform , a restaurant supply chain company that helps operators use technology to save money and run their restaurants more efficiently. Restaurants can accomplish these goals while adding to their bottom line. The New Meat Alternative.

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Culinary Digital

DECEMBER 19, 2024

AI is everywhere, including in kitchens AI has been a hot topic, but people most often associate it with disruptions in the tech industry, or in communications and marketing. AI-powered supply chain platforms provide an enticing solution.

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Ken Burgin

JUNE 6, 2023

Questions could range from ingredients of dishes to potential allergens. Wine and Food Pairing Training : AI can create materials and quizzes on wine and food pairing, helping staff make better recommendations to customers. This will help train staff in customer service skills and problem-solving.

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Apicbase

MAY 21, 2024

Whether launching a new concept or expanding into a different market, menu development is critical for a restaurant’s success. That means balancing brilliant ideas with practicality and taking the time to consider all variables that can impact food costs , menu scalability, and customer first impressions.

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Menu Dietary Restrictions Allergens Seasonal Menu 52

Hot Schedules

OCTOBER 4, 2019

A long with labor, food and beverage is one of the highest costs within a hospitality organization. Yet many restaurants default to daily or weekly counts, even for inventory that doesn’t spoil as quickly as a local market peach. The Rise of Food Allergies – and How to Keep Your Guests Safe and Happy. read more.

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Apicbase

APRIL 11, 2024

The success of a food service business depends on how well its restaurant managers manage purchasing and inventory and how good the chefs are at creating profitable recipes. Then, we move on to the essential features to look for when in the market for back of house software systems and valuable tips for when you’re ready to buy.

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Apicbase

JULY 22, 2024

The corporate catering sector faces a host of challenges, including labour shortages and the Herculean task of making the supply chain more sustainable. Markets and demand have changed. Mann says Sodexo wants to be “a market maker and really lead” in sustainability. Innovation took centre stage in the debate.

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Culinary Digital

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

In this blog, we talk about the rising global concerns around food security. Global Food Security: An Overview Food Security is the availability of food in a country and the ability of its individuals to access safe and nutritive food that meets their dietary requirements and preferences for a healthy and active life.

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Rocket Fuel

JANUARY 18, 2025

As fast food chains strive to stay ahead of the competition, QSR industry trends like digital transformation, menu diversification and enhanced delivery options are reshaping how these businesses operate. Here’s an in-depth look at how certain trends are restyling the fast food sector. Another key trend is menu diversification.

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Apicbase

APRIL 5, 2024

When thinking about restaurant automation, imagining a future where AI-powered androids shake cocktails and drones drop food deliveries through your skylight is fun. But automation in food service is much more than that. Production planning software transforms food production from a paper-based chore to a digital process.

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Apicbase

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Moreover, with the help of data aggregation and analysis, restaurant owners know what parts of their business are underperforming, whether they be food quality, sale frequency, or customer experience related. These automated processes save time and speed up the supply chain process of acquiring necessary goods.

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Apicbase

AUGUST 19, 2022

Without a long-term approach, hotels – and large-scale food service companies – run into all sorts of problems down the line, leading to: costly software patch-ups, difficulties with staff training, low adoption by employees, and underwhelming ROI. Hotels can take things a step further even with a data-driven marketing approach.

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Apicbase

MARCH 3, 2023

This end-to-end solution uses data from your POS to provide insights into sales, food costs, menu engineering and inventory management. Your restaurant managers have access to real-time inventory data at every location , allowing them to minimise over- and underbuying, which massively reduces food waste and food costs.

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Black Box Intelligence

DECEMBER 10, 2021

In addition to increasing efficiencies inside the restaurant, they reduce human contact with food and provide a more touch-free experience. A good air purifier solution can remove much of the dust, dander, mold spores, allergens, viruses and bacteria from indoor air so everyone can breathe a little easier. Learning Management Systems.

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Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

Most successful food businesses are now multi-unit and multi-channel. All come with their own data sets and metrics – food cost, inventory variance, sales numbers, the list goes on. Recipes – Your Core Data Set The back of house or production side of a food business is notoriously hard to manage.

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Apicbase

MARCH 25, 2022

It’s essential for everything you do, from menu pricing to closing the gap between theoretical and actual food costs i.e. detecting the causes of food cost variance. NOTE: You can [and should] go real granular here, adding prep steps, production notes, images, and allergen/dietary info data to all your recipes. You’re done.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Alongside wild stories detailing how foodborne illnesses can happen, Shaw offers practical solutions to avoid food safety breaches. Shaw is a food safety specialist, podcaster, founder of Savvy Food Safety, co-founder of My Trusted Source, and an entrepreneur, author, and speaker who spent 30+ years working in the foodservice industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 28, 2020

. “Over the last century, women, despite their incredible contributions, have struggled to make it in professional kitchens — held back by inequalities unfairly put upon them,” said Rob Sundy, Head of Brand Marketing & Creative Studios at Whirlpool Corporation, the parent company of the KitchenAid brand. Sedgwick St.,

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EATER

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Centuries of colonialist practices have severed the connection between Indigenous people and what we consume Listen to this article It’s difficult for me to celebrate food. When I think about my connection to food, many of my first thoughts are rooted in trauma. These genocidal food practices continued into the 20th century.

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Culinary Digital

MAY 16, 2022

Trend #1: Health consciousness, nutrition, & wellness According to research enacted by Statista, 64% of consumers regard healthfulness as a significant factor of consideration when buying food and beverages. In other words, the foodservice industry needs to offer more healthy foods to appeal to growing segments of the consumer population.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

As economic pressures and fluctuating food costs persist, these technologies will be critical for maintaining profitability and ensuring long-term sustainability. Younger generations are increasingly favoring restaurants that prioritize sustainability… local sourcing, reducing food waste, energy efficient operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 15, 2019

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features dismal restaurant sales traffic, best foodie cities , top breakfast foods in America, food fraud and why Brits love chicken shops. 16 being World Food Day and restaurant prices rising 3.2 Challenging Q3. percent range.” Seattle, WA.

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